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Media coverage of North Korea has often been inadequate as a result of the country's isolation. Stories like Kim Jong-un undergoing surgery to look like his grandfather, executing his ex-girlfriend or feeding his uncle to a pack of hungry dogs have been circulated by foreign media as truth despite the lack of a credible source. Korean cuisine has evolved through centuries of social and political change. Originating from ancient agricultural and nomadic traditions in southern Manchuria and the Korean Peninsula , it has gone through a complex interaction of the natural environment and different cultural trends.
In a traditional meal, they accompany both side dishes panch'an and main courses like juk , pulgogi or noodles. Soju liquor is the best-known traditional Korean spirit.
North Korea's most famous restaurant, Okryu-gwan , located in Pyongyang, is known for its raengmyeon cold noodles. Most schools have daily practice in association football , basketball , table tennis , gymnastics , boxing and others. In December , former American basketball professional Dennis Rodman visited North Korea to help train the national team after he developed a friendship with Kim Jong-un. North Korea's first appearance in the Olympics came in The Olympics saw its summer games debut and five medals, including one gold.
With the exception of the boycotted Los Angeles and Seoul Olympics , North Korean athletes have won medals in all summer games since then. The Arirang Festival has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the biggest choreographic event in the world. The event is an artistic representation of the country's history and pays homage to Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il.
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